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Confederate Bond, $100, authorized February 28, 1861, issued May 1, 1861, 8%, coupons $4.
Confederate States of America. LOAN OF FIFTEEN MILLIONS, UNDER ACT OF
CONGRESS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR
THE DEFENCE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
On the first Day of September 1871, The Confederate States of America,
will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such
place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury,
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from this date
payable at the same places semi annually at the rate of Eight per cent
per annum, on surrender of the annexed warrants or coupons. For
the payment whereof of the Confederate States have by an Act of Congress
approved the Twenty Eighth day of February, 1861 enacted that from and
after the First day of August 1861, a duty of One Eighth of One cent per
Pound shall be levied on all Cotton in the raw state exported from the
Confederate States, and have pledged the same to be applied as a Sinking
Fund to the extinguishment of the said debt. And it is an express
condition of this obligation, that at any time after the Expiration of
Five Years from the First day of September 1861, the Confederate States
may pay and discharge this Bond with the interest due thereon upon
giving Three months previous Public notice at the Seat of Government of
the time and place of payment and from and after the said time no
further Interest shall be paid on this Bond, and the Coupons or Warrants
for the said interest shall be void. Bond was signed Montgomery
First day of May 1861. Bond was originally printed with 20 coupons for interest of FOUR
DOLLARS each beginning
March 1, 1862 and running to Sept 1, 1871.

M1153Confederate Bond, $100,
authorized February 28, 1861,
issued May 1, 1861, 8%,
coupons $4.
Bond was signed Montgomery First day of May 1861. There are ten coupons
for interest of FOUR DOLLARS each beginning March 1, 1867 and running to
Sept 1, 1871. Apparently 10 coupons for the period, March 1, 1862 to
September 1, 1866 were cut for redemption.

Confederate Bond $100, authorized August 19,
1861, issued July
1, 1862, 8%, coupons $4.
CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN,
AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of AUGUST 19, 1861. On
the first Day of July 1871, The Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of
Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from this date payable at the
same places semi annually at the rate of Eight per cent per annum, on
surrender of the annexed warrants or coupons. This debt is
authorized by an Act of Congress approved August 19, 1861, entitled "An
Act to authorize the issue of Treasury Notes and to provide a War Tax
for their redemption." Bond was signed Richmond, July 1, 1862.
Bond was originally printed with 20 coupons for interest of FOUR DOLLARS each beginning
January 1, 1862 and running to July 1, 1871.

M1154Confederate Bond $100,
authorized August 19, 1861, issued July
1, 1862,
8%, coupons $4.
Bond was signed Richmond, July 1, 1862. There are ten coupons for
interest of FOUR DOLLARS each beginning January 1, 1867 and running to
July 1, 1871. Apparently 10 coupons
for the period, January 1, 1862 to July 1, 1866 were cut for redemption.

Confederate Bond $100, authorized March 23, 1863, issued April 1, 1863, 6%, coupons
$3.
Confederate STATES OF AMERICA.
LOAN AUTHORIZED by ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of MARCH 23d, 1863. On
the first day of April 1893, The Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of
Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest from date, at the rate of Six per
cent per annum, payable semi-annually on surrender of the annexed
Coupons. This contract is authorized by an Act of Congress
approved the March 23rd 1863, Entitled, "An Act to provide for the
funding and further issue of Treasury Notes" and is upon the
express condition that it shall be redeemable five years after date at
the pleasure of the Government. Semi-annual Coupons are hereunto
attached for the said period of five years after which should this Bond
not be redeemed another Bond for the same amount with semi-annual
Coupons at the same rate of interest for the reminder of the thirty
years will be delivered to the holder, upon the surrender of this Bond.
Bond was signed Richmond First day of April 1863. Bond was
printed with 12 coupons for interest of THREE DOLLARS each beginning
October 1, 1862
and running to April 1, 1868.

M1155Confederate Bond $100,
authorized March 23, 1863, issued April 1, 1863,
6%, coupons
$3.
Bond was signed Richmond First day of April 1863. There are
seven coupons for interest of THREE DOLLARS each beginning April 1, 1865
and running to April 1, 1868. Apparently 4 coupons for the
period, April 1, 1863 to October 1, 1864 were cut for redemption. The
12th coupon, October 1, 1862 either was removed by the Treasury at issue
or not printed.

Confederate Bond $500, authorized February 20, 1863, issued March 2, 1863, 7%, coupons
$17.50, pink paper.
Confederate States of America Loan.
AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of FEBRUARY 20th, 1863. On
the first day of July 1868, the Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or at such place of
deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from date at the rate of
Seven per Cent per annum payable, semi annually on the surrender of the
annexed Coupons. This contract is authorized by an Act of Congress
approved 20th February 1863, Entitled, "An Act to authorize the issue of
Bonds for funding Treasury Notes and is upon the Express Condition that
said Confederate States may from time to time extend the time of payment
for any period not exceeding thirty years from this date at the same
rate of interest upon the surrender of the Bond. Bond was signed
Richmond second day of March 1863. Bond was printed
with twelve coupons for
interest of SEVENTEEN 50/100 DOLL'S each beginning
January 1, 1863 and
running to July 1, 1868.

M1156Confederate Bond $500,
authorized February 20, 1863,
issued March 2, 1863, 7%, coupons
$17.50, pink paper.
Bond was signed
Richmond second day of March 1863. There are seven coupons for
interest of SEVENTEEN 50/100 DOLL'S each beginning July 1, 1865 and
running to July 1, 1868. Apparently four coupons for the period,
July 1, 1863 to January 1, 1865 were cut for redemption. The 12th
coupon, January 1, 1863 either was removed by the Treasury at issue or
not printed.

Confederate Bond $1,000, authorized August 19,
1861, issued Feb 1, 1863, 8%, coupons $40.
CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN,
AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of AUGUST 19, 1861. On
the first day of January 1878, the Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, with Interest thereon from this date payable at
the same place, semi annually at the rate of Eight per Cent per annum on
surrender of the annexed Warrants or Coupons. This debt is
authorized by an Act of Congress approved August 19, 1861, entitled, "An
Act to authorize the issue of Treasury Notes and to provide a War Tax
for their redemption. Bond was signed Richmond first day of
February 1863. Bond was printed with 30 coupons for interest of FORTY DOLLARS each
beginning
July 1, 1863 and running to January 1, 1878.

M1157Confederate Bond $1,000,
authorized August 19, 1861,
issued Feb 1, 1863, 8%, coupons $40.
Bond was signed Richmond first day of
February 1863. There are 18 coupons for interest of FORTY DOLLARS each
beginning July 1, 1869 and running to January 1, 1878. Apparently
12 coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to January 1, 1869 were cut for
redemption.

Confederate Bond $1,000, authorized August 19,
1861, issued January 8, 1863, 8%, coupons $40.
CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN,
AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of AUGUST 19, 1861. On
the first day of January 1873, the Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, with Interest thereon from this date payable at
the same place, semi annually at the rate of Eight per Cent per annum on
surrender of the annexed Warrants or Coupons. This debt is
authorized by an Act of Congress approved August 19, 1861, entitled, "An
Act to authorize the issue of Treasury Notes and to provide a War Tax
for their redemption. Bond was signed Richmond 8th day of
January 1863. Bond was printed with 20 coupons for interest of FORTY DOLLARS each
beginning
July 1, 1863 and running to January 1, 1873.

M1158Confederate Bond $1,000,
authorized August 19, 1861, issued January 8, 1863, 8%, coupons
$40.
Bond was signed Richmond 8th day of
January 1863. There are 17 coupons for interest of FORTY DOLLARS each
beginning January 1, 1865 and running to January 1, 1873. Apparently
three coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to July 1, 1864 were cut for
redemption.

Confederate Bond $100, authorized February 20,
1863, issued March 2, 1863, 8%, coupons $4.
CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN,
AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of February 20 1863. On
the 1st day of July 1868, the Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this BOND at the seat of Government, or such place of deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from date at the rate of
EIGHT per Cent per annum Payable semiannually on
surrender of the annexed Coupons. This Contract is
Authorized by an Act of Congress approved February 20, 1863, Entitled, "An
Act to authorize the issue of BONDS for funding Treasury Notes", and is
upon the Express condition that said Confederate States may from time to time
extend the time of payment for any period, not exceeding thirty years from this
date, at the same rate of interest, upon the surrender of the bond. Bond was signed Richmond 2nd day of
March 1863. Bond was printed with 12 coupons for interest of FOUR DOLLARS each
beginning
January 1, 1863 and running to July 1, 1868. Apparently five coupons for the
period, July 1, 1863 to July 1, 1865 were cut for redemption. The 12th
coupon, either was removed by the Treasury at issue or not printed.

M1159Confederate Bond $100, authorized
February 20, 1863, issued March 2, 1863, 8%, coupons
$4.
CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN,
AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of February 20 1863. On
the 1st day of July 1868, the Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this BOND at the seat of Government, or such place of deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from date at the rate of
EIGHT per Cent per annum Payable semiannually on
surrender of the annexed Coupons. This Contract is
Authorized by an Act of Congress approved February 20, 1863, Entitled, "An
Act to authorize the issue of BONDS for funding Treasury Notes", and is
upon the Express condition that said Confederate States may from time to
time extend the time of payment for any period, not exceeding thirty
years from this date, at the same rate of interest, upon the surrender
of the bond. Bond was signed Richmond 2nd day of
March 1863. There are six coupons for interest of FOUR DOLLARS each
beginning January 1, 1866 and running to July 1, 1868. Apparently five
coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to July 1, 1865 were cut for
redemption.

Confederate Bond $500, authorized February 20,
1863, issued March 2,1863, 8%, coupons $20.
CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN,
AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of February 20, 1863. On
the 1st day of July 1868, the Confederate States of America, will pay
to the Bearer of this Bond at the seat of Government, or at such place of
deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from date at the rate of EIGHT per Cent per annum,
Payable semiannually on
surrender of the annexed Coupons. This Contract is
Authorized by an Act of Congress approved February 20, 1863, Entitled, "An
Act to authorize the issue of BONDS for funding Treasury Notes", and is
upon the Express condition that said Confederate States may from time to time
extend the time of payment for any period, not exceeding thirty years from this
date, at the same rate of interest, upon the surrender of the Bond. Bond was signed Richmond 2nd day of
March 1863. Bond was printed with 12 coupons for interest of TWENTY DOLLARS each
beginning July 1, 1865 and running to July 1, 1868.

M1160Confederate Bond $500, authorized
February 20, 1863, issued March 2,1863, 8%, coupons
$20.
Bond was signed Richmond 2nd day of
March 1863. There are seven coupons for interest of TWENTY DOLLARS each
beginning July 1, 1865 and running to July 1, 1868. Apparently four
coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to January 1, 1865 were cut for
redemption. The 12th coupon, January 1, 1863 either was removed by
the Treasury at issue or not printed.